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I do intervals for cardio. Lately, I have gravitated to jumping rope. My intervals consists of high knees,single leg, skiers, and lateral. I think maybe when I do high knees I am not landing softly. I have tried outside and also on a couple surfaces inside. And feel pain, in my left legs...

How much did the machine cost?

I have looked into it. Tremendous article on the Frappier Acceleartion system in the New York Times. I think the suburbs are worthless, but the one thing the suburbs have that the city has is those sports performance center at least in Chicago. If it were closer(I hate traffic), that would be...

I am assuming running shoes, but I am usually wrong when I assume so I figured I would clarify. At some point, I plan to run barefoot in the sand, but I want to work my way up to that.

Well, for the 3 months of summer we have(Chicago), I want to actually do HITT workouts outside in the sand. Wanted to know what would be good parameters for it. Thanks.

Phil, What was your stairmaster workout. I never hold on, but I wanted to do a HITT. Also at high speeds can that be bad for your knees? I like the rowing machine, but try to avoid most other cardio machines.

NB made a huge difference for me too. I had Barricades before that cause it looked cool and my toe-nails etc. are disgusting. Just switched to Nike's and already the top part of my foot is hurting. Just wish NB's had better looking shoes.

I have been told that I am doing too much exercising and not enough time stretching and working on balance so I was looking for best stretching books, websites etc. Thanks in advance.

Will also add that I take a supplement that has Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin D from GNC( I think Calcimate something). I don't drink milk but I try to eat a lot of yogurt. Rickson, what's causing my left collarbone to hurt on dips in your opinion?

Good information as usual in this thread. I will say my main priority is improving my lateral movement and speed. I can run 12 mph on a treadmill for 1/4 mile, but I am obsessed with speed and lateral movement the way most of America is obsessed with American Idol.

Rickson, I try to eat protein with every meal as well as whey protein, but not sure if I would qualify it as a high protein diet. I am very obsessed with speed(not the drug) and someone mentioned that I need to have more stability in the ankles etc. and trying to see best way to get there.

Rickson, I know you are a big proponent of dips. One thing and I am guessing it has to do with my technique is sometimes I feel a sharp pain in my left collarbone when I do them. Do you have any ideas what I may be doing wrong?

One of my biggest priorities with regards to fitness is speed and lateral movement. I do think one area of mine that could use some work is my ankle stability. I was wondering if there are any exercises etc. to make my ankles stronger.

What specific workouts are you doing on the BOSU ball. I do use it but I don't think I use it enough.

Thanks for the link chess.

I am 32. I work out everyday. I want to play tennis for the rest of my life and my legs are most of my game in tennis since I am still working on technique. I FORCE myself to do Pilates for injury prevention and I think it's good for lower back. I have flat feet. My knee hurts WHEN I walk down...

Ok, I know this is a fairly open-ended question, but for the first time, I am having problems with my knees. I hope it's minor, but people say I am limping. I am not sure where it is coming from. I do quarter mile sprints on treadmill, suicides. Anyhow from an athletic standpoint, my legs are...

I love it and got in based on it being recommended on the board earlier. What is the portable pull-up bar being referred to? I need to look into that.

What's a good HIIT workout on a basketball court?

Thanks to Ano, Tricky, Chess, Kevin T, Rickson etc, I am getting in decent shape. Anyhow while I am fairly fast (for my age) around the court, I am pretty disappointed in my lateral movement on the tennis court and even in running drills compared to going forward and backward etc. I wanted to...

I second that. Ano has given me so much helpful advice. It's ridiculous. Not only has it helped me get in shape, but his advice, links have made me very athletic as well. Best poster on any board. This Health and Fitness forum in general has the best posters. I know I sound like a broken record...

I like to work out at the gym, but since I have got the perfect pushup and started skipping rope, I don't mind doing work at home. BUT I need a pull-up thing for my hope and was wondering if anyone can suggest a product that they considered superior. Thanks.

I like the HITT concept. Lately my knees have been hurting after doing HITT on stairmasters. 30 secs/30 secs off and I moved to a place where there is a really nice track. I would like to know what is the best HITT workout to do on track, whether it's distance or time. Also, how many times a...

I have very tight hamstrings and was wondering what the best stretches as well as even lifts to make those not as tight. Thanks.

I never thought I would get into spinning and really I will never truly like it, but it's easily my favorite cardio exercise now. It doesn't hurt that the spin instructors recently have become so attractive. Anyhow, I am trying to do it at least 5 times a week and maybe in the future even do...

What types of exercises are best for strengthening the non-balanced side. I think part of the reason my backhand sucks is I just don't have the same footwork and strength or reach on my my non-dominant side. I am also trying to practice my two hand backhand by trying to hit a left forehand...

Figured I would get into one of the two so curious about people's opinions.

At a tennis club, I recently joined, they have hitting lanes. Briefly, there are 3 lanes on the court, so each lane is about a 1/3 of the court separated by nets. There is a ball machine. How effective would these be? Are there any suggested routines for it? My 2 handed backhand blows, so I was...

Chess, You are a real inspiration to people like me and I always enjoy your posts.

Forgot about tricky.